
State Museum of Pennsylvania
The State Museum of Pennsylvania offers visitors four...
State Museum of Pennsylvania
300 North St Harrisburg, PA 17120
From history to hands on, we’ve got you covered.
History to hands-on, art to industrial – there’s a museum for every interest in Lancaster and the surrounding area. They are the perfect place to spend a cold or rainy afternoon or wander around to escape the summer’s heat. You can dive into local history or let the kids learn with hands-on activities and experiments.
Find the museum that strikes your fancy and get ready to learn.
If cabin fever has set in or you’re looking for a way to sneak learning into summer break, head over to one of Lancaster’s kid-centric museums. Science fun can be found at Lancaster Science Museum and North Museum, while kids can dive deep into their imaginations at Hands-on House. These museums making learning fun!
Bonus: Turkey Hill Experience features interactive exhibits allowing you to learn about dairy culture, the story of Turkey Hill Dairy and how the company's ice cream and iced tea flavors are selected and created.
As one of America’s oldest inland cities, Lancaster is packed with history and the historical sites that celebrate it. Many include tours with guides dressed in period clothes and special reenactments that create a truly immersive experience. From early settlers to the first (and only) president from PA, you’ll learn the way of life from back in the day.
Bonus: State Museum of Pennsylvania offers visitors four floors of exhibits presenting the state's story from earth's beginning to the present. Popular attractions include the Dino Lab, Carboniferous Forest, Hall of Mammals, Native American Village, and Civil War exhibit.
If the walls of these buildings could talk, they'd have countless stories to tell. See for yourself, the buildings that that add into the framework for history in Lancaster County. Take a guided tour at one of these houses to see colonial architecture, antique furniture, and machinery and to feel truly immersed in history.
From the production of large pieces of iron and steel to the more intricate creation of watches and clocks, you’ll get a peek at these industries – from their history to their present day artistry. If you’re fascinated by how things are made, you’ll dig the following museums.
Bonus: American Military Edged Weaponry Museum is one of this country's most comprehensive collections of U.S. military knives and artifacts used by the American servicemen.
Automobiles, locomotives and fire trucks – oh my! Learn about these vehicles and their history, and browse many relics of past eras that relate to how people moved from place-to-place. Dive into the history and effects of these vehicles on society.
Bonus: The Pennsylvania National Fire Museum is a museum devoted to fire fighter heritage and history.
For those who prefer to stroll around an art museum, Lancaster has a few to check out during your visit. Many incorporate rotating exhibits into the mix, filling each visit with new art to browse. The variety is superb – from local artists to the work of Charles Demuth.
Bonus: Red Raven Art Company represent over 40 established artists, both local and regional. Part of their mission statement includes nurturing emerging talent. They have dedicated a portion of our gallery space to the display of up and coming young talent.
Visit our Museums page to find even more to explore!
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161 Museum Drive
Hershey,
PA
17033
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